THE BILL OF RIGHTS TODAY 
Handout C 
16 Being An American  The Bill of Rights Institute 
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below by locating stories and news articles about 
issues related to the Bill of Rights today. Begin by searching the Bill of Rights Institute Web site, 
www.BillofRightsInstitute.org. Click on the Bill of Rights in the News link. You may use other 
newspapers and periodicals. Attach article or printouts to this page. 
Headline/Topic 
of Article 
Summary of 
Article 
Related 
Amendment 
Ways this Issue 
Might Touch 
My Life 
Name: Date: Period: 
11/20/2006

